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• Torres opens up about “drastic” European tour cancellation following coronavirus outbreak

  18-03-2020 21:47 via nme.com
  
  Torres, aka Mackenzie Scott, has opened up about the “drastic” cancellation of her European tour following the coronavirus outbreakRead More: Torres – ‘Silver Tongue’ review: the Brooklyn singer beguiles with her most personal memoir yetSpeaking to Pitchfork, Scott recounted how she was performing one of the last shows of her tour in Berlin when the United States imposed a travel ban from Europe which caused mass panic.
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• Florence + The Machine call on crowd to “put your phones the fuck away” and “experience” set during Reading 2026 headline set

  30-08-2026 23:17 via nme.com
  
  Florence + The Machine headlined Reading Festival for the first time tonight (August 30) – see the full setlist and footage below.READ MORE: Florence + The Machine – ‘Everybody Scream’ review: a communal exorcism of familiar painThe band appeared on the festival’s main stage – now known as The Grid – at Little John’s Farm just before 8pm, ahead of fellow Sunday headliners Chase & Status.
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• Florence + The Machine call on crowd to “put your phones the fuck away” and “experience” set at Reading 2026

  30-08-2026 23:17 via nme.com
  
  Florence + The Machine headlined Reading Festival for the first time tonight (August 30) – see the full setlist and footage below.READ MORE: Florence + The Machine – ‘Everybody Scream’ review: a communal exorcism of familiar painThe band appeared on the festival’s main stage – now known as The Grid – at Little John’s Farm just before 8pm, ahead of fellow Sunday headliners Chase & Status.
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• Electric Picnic boss Melvin Benn responds after crowd collapse, flooding and capacity issues at Irish festival

  30-08-2026 22:09 via nme.com
  
  Electric Picnic boss Melvin Benn has defended the festival’s safety measures after a crowd collapse, flooding and capacity issues at this weekend’s event.READ MORE: Reading & Leeds boss talks biggest-ever arena overhaul and “strength of UK and Irish music” on line-up: “We’re buzzing with ideas for the future”The sold-out festival returned to Stradbally Hall in County Laois this weekend (August 28–30), wel
  
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• Dolly Parton ‘Laid to Rest’ After Private Funeral, Family Says

  30-08-2026 22:00 via rollingstone.com
  
  Country legend interred next to late husband Carl Dean at Nashville's Woodlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum following private ceremony attended by immediate family
  
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• Your Next Fan May Never Search for You

  30-08-2026 21:48 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Imagine someone sitting at home late at night and saying, “Play me something spacious and beautiful that I haven’t heard before. No vocals. Piano is fine, but nothing too sentimental.” Who gets played? That question is about to become much more important than musicians realize.
  The listener did not search for an artist. They did not type a song title, choose a genre, visit a playlist, read a review, scroll through album covers, ask a friend, follow a link from Instagram, or sp
  
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• Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields Festival Was a Day Full of Superstars, Nonprofits, and Joy

  30-08-2026 21:29 via rollingstone.com
  
  On the ground at the inaugural event, which featured artists like Rodrigo, Chappell Roan, Doechii, Sara McLachlan and Stevie Nicks and an inspiring social message
  
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• Karen O Misses Daisy Chain Fields Appearance Due to ‘Family Emergency’

  30-08-2026 21:25 via rollingstone.com
  
  "Very sad to miss such a herstoric music event, but I’m where I’m most needed, with family back east," Yeah Yeah Yeahs singer says after missing special guest spot during Olivia Rodrigo's set
  
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• Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields Festival: See The Best Photos

  30-08-2026 21:00 via rollingstone.com
  
  See the best photos from Daisy Chain Fields 2026, including Olivia Rodrigo, Chappell Roan, Doechii, the Breeders, Bikini Kill, and more.
  
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• Daisy Chain Fields: The Best Photos

  30-08-2026 21:00 via rollingstone.com
  
  See the best photos from Daisy Chain Fields 2026, including Olivia Rodrigo, Chappell Roan, Doechii, the Breeders, Bikini Kill, and more.
  
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• Daisy Chain Fields 2026: The Best Photos

  30-08-2026 21:00 via rollingstone.com
  
  See the best photos from Daisy Chain Fields 2026, including Olivia Rodrigo, Chappell Roan, Doechii, the Breeders, Bikini Kill, and more.
  
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• Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ Karen O unable to perform at Daisy Chain Fields due to “family emergency”

  30-08-2026 20:59 via nme.com
  
  Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ Karen O has revealed that a “family emergency” prevented her from performing at Olivia Rodrigo’s inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival.
  The one-day event took place at Great Park in Irvine, California yesterday (August 29), with O billed as one of three special guests alongside Stevie Nicks and Sarah McLachlan.
  In a statement shared on Instagram today (August 30), O explained her absence and confirmed that she had remained&nb
  
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• Viagra Boys reveal details of their ‘emotional’ new material at Reading 2026

  30-08-2026 20:03 via nme.com
  
  Viagra Boys have reflected on the success of their 2025 breakthrough album ‘Viagr Aboys’ and opened up about new material.
  The Swedish punk six-piece were speaking to NME backstage at Reading Festival, where they performed on the Gallery Stage.
  Asked if they knew how special ‘Viagr Aboys’ was during its production, frontman Sebastian Murphy joked that he has “too much self-loathing” for that.
  Keyboard player Elias Jungqvist chimed in: “I think that day,
  
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• Lola Young tells Reading 2026 to “try not to give a fuck” as she plays “surprise” set

  30-08-2026 19:49 via nme.com
  
  Lola Young told Reading 2026 to “try not to give a fuck” as she made a “surprise” appearance on The Grid today (Sunday August 30).READ MORE: Lola Young – ‘I’m Only F**king Myself’ review: interesting and surprising spins on popThe south London singer-songwriter took to the stage at 3.15pm, after announcing the performance just a few hours earlier today. “I’m so happy to be here, thank you for coming,” she told the main stage
  
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• Loyle Carner takes aim at J.K. Rowling, “toxic masculinity bullshit” and the far right during Reading 2026 set

  30-08-2026 19:47 via nme.com
  
  Loyle Carner criticised J.K. Rowling, “toxic masculinity bullshit” and the far right during his performance at Reading Festival today.READ MORE: Loyle Carner on combating toxic masculinity with his live showsThe British-Guyanese rapper appeared on the festival’s main stage – now known as The Grid – this afternoon (August 30), ahead of sets from Role Model, Florence + The Machine and Chase & Status.
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• Neighbourhood Weekender 2027 line-up announced with Paul Heaton, Courteeners, Reytons and loads more

  30-08-2026 18:53 via nme.com
  
  Neighbourhood Weekender has announced its 2027 line-up, with Paul Heaton, Courteeners and The Reytons headlining – see the full list below.READ MORE: Liam Fray talks Courteeners’ legacy, survival and unfinished business: “20 years is not to be sniffed at”The festival will return to Warrington’s Victoria Park over the Bank Holiday weekend on May 29 and 30, 2027.
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• Tyler, The Creator says crowd for night one of his All Points East takeover were “fucking dead”

  30-08-2026 18:10 via nme.com
  
  Tyler, The Creator told fans at the second night of his All Points East takeover that the previous evening’s crowd had been “fucking dead” – watch footage below.READ MORE: Tyler, The Creator live in London: theatrical flair from a true rap auteurThe rapper performed two sold-out headline shows at London’s Victoria Park on Friday and Saturday (August 28 and 29), becoming the first artist to headline All Points East on two consecutive days.
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• Watch Courteeners spread the love at massive Manchester Wythenshawe Park gig

  30-08-2026 17:37 via nme.com
  
  Courteeners spread the love at a huge homecoming show at Manchester’s Wythenshawe Park last night – check out footage and the full setlist below.READ MORE: Liam Fray talks Courteeners’ legacy, survival and unfinished business: “20 years is not to be sniffed at”The sold-out show took place in front of 30,000 fans yesterday (August 29), one day after Courteeners released their first ‘best of’ compilation, ‘God Bless The Band’.
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• Absolutely talks sharing the line-up with sisters RAYE and Amma at Reading 2026

  30-08-2026 17:28 via nme.com
  
  Absolutely has spoken to NME about the fact that she and her sisters RAYE and Amma all performed separately at Reading & Leeds Festival 2026 this weekend.
  The 22-year-old experimental pop artist, whose real name is Abby-Lynn Keen, was interviewed backstage at Reading shortly after her performance on the festival’s main stage. “I’m not so used to doing festivals,” she said, explaining that she’s only played a handful so far.
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• See Grand Ole Opry Dedicate Entire Performance to Dolly Parton’s Music

  30-08-2026 17:03 via rollingstone.com
  
  Carly Pearce, Jelly Roll, and more pay tribute to country legend and longtime Opry member
  
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• What Do All the Colors Mean? Decoding Taylor Swift’s Next Move

  30-08-2026 16:00 via rollingstone.com
  
  Here are all the fans theories making the rounds
  
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• Kate Cassidy pays tribute to Liam Payne on his 33rd birthday

  30-08-2026 16:00 via music-news.com
  
  Kate Cassidy has celebrated her late boyfriend, Liam Payne, on his birthday.
  
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• Jack Osbourne reveals sister Kelly in 'happier place' after Sid Wilson split

  30-08-2026 16:00 via music-news.com
  
  Jack Osbourne has revealed that his sister Kelly is in 'happier place'.
  
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• Dolly Parton's niece confirms funeral took place on Friday

  30-08-2026 16:00 via music-news.com
  
  Dolly Parton's niece has confirmed her burial.
  
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• Alabama Shakes Say New Album Is About ‘People Being Unified.’ That Includes Them

  30-08-2026 16:00 via rollingstone.com
  
  I Must Be Dreaming, the rock & soul band's first LP in more than a decade, reunites Brittany Howard, Zac Cockrell, and Heath Fogg to cut through the chaos
  
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• Keo open up about debut album ‘Put A Smile On For Me’ at Reading 2026

  30-08-2026 15:53 via nme.com
  
  Keo have spoken to NME about their upcoming debut album, ‘Put A Smile On For Me’.
  Interviewed backstage at Reading Festival, shortly after their performance, brothers Finn and Conor Keogh reflected on the London alt-rock four-piece’s 2025 EP ‘Siren’, which was mostly recorded live.
  “Unfortunately, we didn’t do ‘Thorn’ live,” explained Finn. “I wish we had, but that’s kind of why we’ve redone it now for the [album]. But
  
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• Pete Doherty tells us about the Babyshambles reunion, The Libertines’ next album, and plans to open a second-hand shop

  30-08-2026 15:16 via nme.com
  
  Pete Doherty has spoken to NME about the success of the Babyshambles reunion, as well as plans afoot for a new album from The Libertines and his dream of opening a second-hand shop.
  After reuniting for their first shows together in over a decade last year and since the sad death of original guitarist Patrick Walden, the returning indie heroes played a closing show of the tour at London’s KOKO back in December – where they brought out Carl Barât to also play The Libertines&
  
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• Melinda French Gates Doubles Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields Donation to $20 Million

  30-08-2026 15:15 via rollingstone.com
  
  "What Daisy Chain Fields sets in motion will last far beyond a single night," philanthropist says in statement
  
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• Reading 2026: Lola Young confirmed for surprise secret set

  30-08-2026 14:04 via nme.com
  
  Lola Young has been confirmed a surprise at for the closing afternoon of Reading 2026 today (Sunday August 30).READ MORE: Lola Young opens up about her “healing journey” and entering a “bright new chapter” Following other ‘secret’ sets from Jamie T and Royal Blood on the opening Friday (both of which were announced up to days in advance), the last minute reveal of the ‘Messy’ hitmaker comes ahead of her taking to the main stage, now known as T
  
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• Nashville airport to be renamed for Dolly Parton after petition reaches over 160,000 signatures

  30-08-2026 12:30 via nme.com
  
  Nashville airport will be renamed in honour of Dolly Parton following a petition reaching over 160,000 signatures.READ MORE: Dolly Parton, 1946-2026: the Queen of Country was a unifying force in a divided worldThe country legend died aged 80 on Tuesday (August 25) following a “brief battle with cancer“. Her family said she was “surrounded by loved ones” when she passed away.
  Now, her home state of Tennessee will pay tribute to Parton by naming Nashville Int
  
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